I thought about writing a technical blog, but the illusion of having too much work this week stopped me from using my time wisely. Let’s talk about that.

We often feel overwhelmed by our workload. When we finish a task, we think we deserve a break. Yet, even if the workload isn’t that heavy and we have plenty of time left, we still feel mentally exhausted. The brain works in funny ways!

This week I learned something that feels like a superpower. It’s not easy to learn, and I don’t think there’s a course for it, but it’s one of those things that, once you realize, changes how you think forever. So, buckle up—this is the introduction to some very formal lessons coming up soon.

I spent this week writing for my project, and every time I sent a draft to my advisor, I thought I’d nailed it. I mean, masterpiece level nailed it. I had heard my advisor was strict about scientific communication, and I’d seen how clear his course presentations were. But when I got his feedback… well, it was the same feedback everyone in the lab seemed to get. The moment I understood his point, I was both fascinated by his insight and completely embarrassed by my writing. After three rounds of edits and about a week of back-and-forth, I finally wrote… drumroll… two pages. Yes, two whole pages! But trust me, the mistakes and the process were invaluable lessons.

It’s late, and I feel like I’ve messed up my time management last week. I didn’t have anything concrete to write about, but for the sake of consistency—and because it’ll help me remember this moment—I’ve decided to pen down something abstract, even a bit gloomy. Despite the tone, the realization I had about it is important. This week, after hearing the sad news of Shri Ratan Tata’s passing, I found myself reflecting on something abstract but deeply personal. I thought about his life, and suddenly, the most abstract and generic philosophy arose in my mind. It’s about what happiness really is. I know there are thousands of sources that define happiness differently, and some might even mock the question. But I’ve realized a definition that resonates with me uniquely and personally. I also know the tone of this text might seem like I’m trying to be just another wannabe philosopher, but here it goes.

So, here’s the thing—I’ve got opinions. A lot of them. And this one? It’s a bit out there, but it’s helped me stop getting overwhelmed, so I’m sticking with it. Now, I know I’m not a native English speaker, but I’m still gonna take a crack at making this funny. So, bear with me—this is my attempt at turning my slightly weird take into something that’ll hopefully make you laugh (or at least nod along).